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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.10, 787.62 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.10, 787.62 and 200.44 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.10 : 787.62 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.10/787.62 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.10x = 787.62 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.10x = 157,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,870.55/525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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